WHERE TO STAY

CAMPSITE 1 Lickisto Blackhouse camping

Small but enchanting campsite in The Bays on South Harris. Pitches are separated by wild grasses (glorious in summer). Freshly baked bread available. 01859 530485; www.freewebs.com/vanvon

BUDGET STAY 2 Galson Farm

Charming 18th-century farmhouse in the north-west of Lewis offers rooms with views of coast and moors. Excellent candlelit dinners and a warm welcome from the hosts. 01851 850492; galsonfarm.co.uk

B&B 3 Heron Point

Top-class B&B near the southernmost tip of South Uist run by friendly owners. Views over the loch, local art on the walls, fishing and breakfasts (owner Andy is a trained chef) are superb. Lochboisdale, South Uist. 01878 700073; heronpoint.co.uk

SELF-CATERING COTTAGE 4 Sound of Harris

Book one of two stylish self-catering houses with Harris tweed trimmings, floor to ceiling windows and a Japanese soak tub. Sleeps two. Sound of Harris near Leverburgh, South Harris. soundofharris.co.uk

UPMARKET HOTEL 5 Langass Lodge

Langass Lodge on North Uist has mounted stag heads, a cosy bar and snug rooms. Stunning location by the loch of the same name. 01876 580285; langasslodge.co.uk